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Bishops, pope call for prayers after ‘unspeakable terror’ of mass shooting
The only response to shooting that left 50 dead in Las Vegas, said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, "is to do good -- for no matter what the darkness, it will never overcome the light. May the Lord of all gentleness surround all those who are suffering from this evil."
Nerves, and feet, of steel: Teen kickers identify with Eagles’ hero
La Salle High School place kickers Dan Karrash and Jake Gandolfo agree with Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, he of the last-second game-winning kick against the Giants, that their job requires mental toughness. They help each other no matter who gets the call to kick.
Walk draws young people for prayer and pro-life witness in Phila.
The third annual event sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family on Sept. 24 featured nationally known speakers, live music and prayer that inspired attendees to create a culture of life.
Vatican diplomat also wanted in Canada on child porn charges
Police in Windsor, Ontario, issued a statement Sept. 28 saying, "A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for Carlo Capella, a 50-year-old male, for the charges of: access(ing) child pornography, possess(ing) child pornography and distribut(ing) child pornography."
Congressman Scalise credits power of prayer for his shooting recovery
"I'm definitely a living example that miracles really do happen," he told his colleagues after acknowledging: "You have no idea how good it feels to be back here at work at the people's house."
Priests, deacon receive assignment changes
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced three clergy appointments on Friday, Sept. 29.
Five local Catholic schools win coveted national award for excellence
St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Joseph, SS. Simon and Jude and Gwynedd-Mercy Academy all were named National Blue Ribbon Schools Sept. 28. They were among only 50 non-public schools so named nationwide.
In Mexico, where churches don’t stand, people still pray
Of the 43 churches in one town, only 12 are deemed safe following a massive earthquake Sept. 19. People are going out of their way -- literally -- to worship in small chapels, in schools or outside.
Ontario girl’s dream to walk buoyed by Catholic community’s kindness
What began as a school project at Our Lady Help of Christians School in Richmond Hill, near Toronto, mushroomed into a community-wide fundraising effort that will give Athena Santos Roy the surgery she needs so she can walk.
People still have desire to know God, experience his mercy, pope says
While it may be more difficult to notice today, people are still thirsting for the Gospel message and for signs of God's love and mercy, Pope Francis said.